Patents by Inventor J. Conner

J. Conner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11743110
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using network connection health data, from multiple sources, to determine whether to switch a network connection on redundant IP networks using VoIP protocol are described herein. One non-transitory computer readable medium includes instructions for connecting an end device used by a first party to communicate with a second party through a VoIP network connection via a VoIP network device, connecting a first network device operating a first network to the VoIP device, connecting a second network device operating a second network to the VoIP device, if there are indications of a fault on at least two OSI layers, then switching from communicating VoIP connection related packets of data on the first network to communicating the VoIP connection related packets of data on the second network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Edgewater Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Michael P. Reiman, Brian M. Quigley
  • Publication number: 20230095736
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using network connection health data, from multiple sources, to determine whether to switch a network connection on redundant IP networks using VoIP protocol are described herein. One non-transitory computer readable medium includes instructions for connecting an end device used by a first party to communicate with a second party through a VoIP network connection via a VoIP network device, connecting a first network device operating a first network to the VoIP device, connecting a second network device operating a second network to the VoIP device, if there are indications of a fault on at least two OSI layers, then switching from communicating VoIP connection related packets of data on the first network to communicating the VoIP connection related packets of data on the second network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Michael P. Reiman, Brian M. Quigley
  • Publication number: 20230049713
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using connectionless loops for monitoring data link health using connectionless loops over redundant Internet Protocol (IP) networks are described herein. One system includes an IP network device connected to a device used by a party to communicate with another party through an IP network, a first network device operating a first network and referring to the IP network device with a first identifier, a second network device operating a second network and referring to the IP network device with a second identifier, an intermediary device allowing communication between the first and second networks, and instructions to create a connectionless packet, send the packet through the first network addressed to the second identifier, such that the packet is routed from the first network to the intermediary device and into the second network based on the second identifier, and receive the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Brian M. Quigley, Michael P. Reiman
  • Patent number: 11522750
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using network connection health data, from multiple sources, to determine whether to switch a network connection on redundant IP networks using VoIP protocol are described herein. One non-transitory computer readable medium includes instructions for connecting an end device used by a first party to communicate with a second party through a VoIP network connection via a VoIP network device, connecting a first network device operating a first network to the VoIP device, connecting a second network device operating a second network to the VoIP device, if there are indications of a fault on at least two OSI layers, then switching from communicating VoIP connection related packets of data on the first network to communicating the VoIP connection related packets of data on the second network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Edgewater Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Michael P. Reiman, Brian M. Quigley
  • Patent number: 11489698
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using connectionless loops for monitoring data link health using connectionless loops over redundant Internet Protocol (IP) networks are described herein. One system includes an IP network device connected to a device used by a party to communicate with another party through an IP network, a first network device operating a first network and referring to the IP network device with a first identifier, a second network device operating a second network and referring to the IP network device with a second identifier, an intermediary device allowing communication between the first and second networks, and instructions to create a connectionless packet, send the packet through the first network addressed to the second identifier, such that the packet is routed from the first network to the intermediary device and into the second network based on the second identifier, and receive the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Edgewater Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Brian M. Quigley, Michael P. Reiman
  • Patent number: 11472570
    Abstract: A system and method of shifting a premature descent protection envelope for an aircraft has been developed. First, a premature descent protection envelope (PDP) is determined including a first boundary at a first distance from the runway. Next, a nominal approach path is determined for approaching the runway and an approach path angle. Also, a flight path angle of the aircraft is determined. The first boundary is shifted in an upward direction from the runway in response to the aircraft being below the nominal approach path, and the flight path angle being greater than the nominal approach path angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Yasuo Ishihara, Steve Johnson, Kevin J Conner
  • Publication number: 20210036911
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using network connection health data, from multiple sources, to determine whether to switch a network connection on redundant IP networks using VoIP protocol are described herein. One non-transitory computer readable medium includes instructions for connecting an end device used by a first party to communicate with a second party through a VoIP network connection via a VoIP network device, connecting a first network device operating a first network to the VoIP device, connecting a second network device operating a second network to the VoIP device, if there are indications of a fault on at least two OSI layers, then switching from communicating VoIP connection related packets of data on the first network to communicating the VoIP connection related packets of data on the second network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Michael P. Reiman, Brian M. Quigley
  • Patent number: 10819565
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using network connection health data, from multiple sources, to determine whether to switch a network connection on redundant IP networks using VoIP protocol are described herein. One non-transitory computer readable medium includes instructions for connecting an end device used by a first party to communicate with a second party through a VoIP network connection via a VoIP network device, connecting a first network device operating a first network to the VoIP device, connecting a second network device operating a second network to the VoIP device, if there are indications of a fault on at least two OSI layers, then switching from communicating VoIP connection related packets of data on the first network to communicating the VoIP connection related packets of data on the second network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Edgewater Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Michael P. Reiman, Brian M. Quigley
  • Publication number: 20200148385
    Abstract: A system and method of shifting a premature descent protection envelope for an aircraft has been developed. First, a premature descent protection envelope (PDP) is determined including a first boundary at a first distance from the runway. Next, a nominal approach path is determined for approaching the runway and an approach path angle. Also, a flight path angle of the aircraft is determined. The first boundary is shifted in an upward direction from the runway in response to the aircraft being below the nominal approach path, and the flight path angle being greater than the nominal approach path angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Yasuo Ishihara, Steve Johnson, Kevin J Conner
  • Patent number: 10543932
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for modifying the position or shape of a premature descent protection envelope with regard to a runway when an aircraft making an approach to the runway is below the nominal approach path and has a flight path angle greater than the nominal approach path angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Yasuo Ishihara, Steve Johnson, Kevin J Conner
  • Publication number: 20190238398
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using network connection health data, from multiple sources, to determine whether to switch a network connection on redundant IP networks using VoIP protocol are described herein. One non-transitory computer readable medium includes instructions for connecting an end device used by a first party to communicate with a second party through a VoIP network connection via a VoIP network device, connecting a first network device operating a first network to the VoIP device, connecting a second network device operating a second network to the VoIP device, if there are indications of a fault on at least two OSI layers, then switching from communicating VoIP connection related packets of data on the first network to communicating the VoIP connection related packets of data on the second network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Michael P. Reiman, Brian M. Quigley
  • Publication number: 20190238366
    Abstract: Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for using connectionless loops for monitoring data link health using connectionless loops over redundant Internet Protocol (IP) networks are described herein. One system includes an IP network device connected to a device used by a party to communicate with another party through an IP network, a first network device operating a first network and referring to the IP network device with a first identifier, a second network device operating a second network and referring to the IP network device with a second identifier, an intermediary device allowing communication between the first and second networks, and instructions to create a connectionless packet, send the packet through the first network addressed to the second identifier, such that the packet is routed from the first network to the intermediary device and into the second network based on the second identifier, and receive the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Mark J. Conner, Brian M. Quigley, Michael P. Reiman
  • Publication number: 20190228668
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automatically predicting a surface movement path of an aircraft. The method comprises collecting historical aircraft trajectory data from an empirical aircraft path database. Next, aircraft trajectory paths for a designated airport are mapped based on the historical aircraft trajectory data and map data for the designated airport. Different aircraft trajectory paths are each assigned a weight for the designated airport. A graphical display is then generated for each of the aircraft trajectory paths for the designated airport along with a table that identifies a most probable terminal area and entry node for use by the aircraft at the designated airport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rui Wang, Sean J. Caufield, Gang He, Kevin J. Conner, Sabrina Yan, Thea L. Feyereisen, Yong Zhang, Fangzhou Shi
  • Patent number: 10329730
    Abstract: A guide collet for a post driver having a main body configured to partially receive a post therein is attachable to the main body of the post driver and comprises a plurality of parts that collectively form a collet opening when the parts are attached to the main body of the post driver. The collet opening is configured and adapted to slideably receive a post. The parts of the guide collet are separable from each other without tools when the guide collet is detached from the main body of the post driver such that the guide collet is capable of being separated from a post that previously extended through the collet opening without sliding an end of the post through the collet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: RHINO TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Herbert W. Whitmer, Robert J. Conner, James V. Martin
  • Patent number: 10298009
    Abstract: A method may include operating a switching circuit in an on state and an off state to actuate a flow of electrical power through a load when switched to the on state; monitoring an electrical property associated with the switching circuit; receiving an enable signal from a processor to power the load; providing a drive signal to the switching circuit to switch to the on state and power the load; determining if an electrical anomaly is present based on the monitored electrical properties; causing the switching circuit to switch to the off state if an electrical anomaly is detected; providing a fault signal to the processor; determining while the switching circuit is off, if the electrical anomaly has been corrected; and after the anomaly has been corrected, causing the switching circuit to switch to the on state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Adam Warren, Brian J. Conner, Ian C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190070057
    Abstract: A vibration system is provided that, in some embodiments, may provide for wearable bracelets, bands, or other wearable structures that may contain vibration or tapping elements, wherein the vibration or tapping instruments may be configured to provide bilateral stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Rachel J. Conner, Brett P. Conner
  • Publication number: 20180338399
    Abstract: A new and distinct muscadine grape plant characterized by purple berries; self-fertile flowers; berries that separate with a high percentage of dry stem scars; berries that are very large in size; and very productive vines with high total and usable yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Conner
  • Patent number: PP30014
    Abstract: A new and distinct muscadine grape plant characterized by purple berries; self-fertile flowers; berries that separate with a high percentage of dry stem scars; berries that are very large in size; and very productive vines with high total and usable yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Conner
  • Patent number: PP30227
    Abstract: A pecan tree distinguished by the following unique combination of characteristics: Large nut size, good kernel quality, moderately early harvest date, and excellent resistance to the scab fungus (Fusicladosporium effusum).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Conner
  • Patent number: PP32111
    Abstract: A new and distinct muscadine grape plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized by dark red-colored berries; self-fertile flowers; berries that separate with a high percentage of dry stem scars; berries that are very large in size, and very productive vines with high total and usable yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Conner